Danielle S. Delfanian
Professional Profile
Passionate, reliable, devoted to equal educational opportunities through music as a means of lifelong learning.
Education and Awards
• First Place at Darien Lake Music Festival in Orchestra, Ray Middle School Bee Sharps
Darien Center, NY. 2009
• Masters of Music
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. 2007
• Bachelor of Arts with Instrumental Music Education emphasis
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. 2006
• Rawlins Graduate Music Fellowship
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. 2006-2007
• Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. 2005
• Marjorie Spaulding Music Scholarship
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. 2004, 2005
Professional Development in Music
• Onondaga Civic Symphony Violinist
Onondaga County, NY. August 2008-December 2008
• University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. September 2006-May 2007
• University of South Dakota Chamber Strings Violinist
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. September 2006-2007
• Sioux Falls Mariachi Band Violinist
Sioux Falls, SD. September 2002-June 2007
• Augustana College Orchestra Violinist
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. September 2002-December 2005
Professional Development in Education
• Interim Director of the Bee Sharps Rock Strings Group, November 2008-March 2009
D.S. Ray Middle School, Baldwinsville, New York
• New York State Teaching Certification, Conditional Initial Certificate, February 2008
New York State Department of Education
• South Dakota Teaching Certification, Teacher Certificate, July 2007
South Dakota Department of Education
• Private Studio Violin Instructor, September 2006-May 2007
University of South Dakota
• Student Teacher, February 2006-May 2006
Brandon Valley Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Brandon, SD
• Augustana Music Camp Counselor, June 2005
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
• President of Augustana College MENC Chapter, January 2005-December 2005
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
• Secretary of Augustana College MENC Chapter, September 2003-December 2004
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
• Roosevelt High School Orchestra Assistant, September 2004-December 2004
Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
• Roosevelt High School Adaptive Music Assistant, September 2004-December 2004
Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
• Yankton String Festival Student Teacher, October 2003
Lincoln High School, Sioux Falls, SD
• Edison Middle School Student Mentor, January 2003-May 2003
Edison Middle School, Sioux Falls, SD
Employment
• Long Term Orchestra Substitute, November 2008-May 2009
D.S. Ray Middle School, Baldwinsville, NY
• Training Coordinator, Community Involvement Coordinator, February 2008-present
Cicero Wal-Mart Supercenter, Cicero, NY
• Tire Lube Express Certified Technician, April 2006-February 2008
Cicero Wal-Mart Supercenter, Cicero, NY
Vermillion Wal-Mart Supercenter, Vermillion, SD
• Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated Manager in Training, May 2005-April 2006
East Wal-Mart Supercenter, Sioux Falls, SD
• Customer Service Specialist, September 2002-May 2005
West Wal-Mart Supercenter, Sioux Falls, SD
Volunteer Work
• Relay for Life Participant, May 2009
Syracuse, NY
• Paige’s Butterfly Run Participant and Volunteer, February 2009-June 2009
Syracuse, NY
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Participant, October 2008-present
Cicero Wal-Mart Supercenter, Cicero, NY
• Children’s Miracle Network Volunteer, December 2003-present
Cicero Wal-Mart Supercenter, Cicero, NY
• Special Olympics Volunteer, April 2002-2004, 2006
Polar Plunge Program, Sioux Falls, SD
• Educational Computer Assistant, April 2004
The Center for Active Generations, Sioux Falls, SD
Professional Affiliations
Participant: Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, December 2004
American String Teachers Association, October 2004-present
MENC: The National Association for Music Education, October 2003-present